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The Chris Oldcorn Show

The Chris Oldcorn Show

By Christopher Oldcorn

A news talk show providing accurate information for Algoma, Sault Ste Marie, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Chris Oldcorn is a journalist with Sault Online and ONNtv.
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Second Wave Warnings, and Alzheimer's Society Interview - Wednesday May 13 2020

The Chris Oldcorn ShowMay 13, 2020

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Public Transit Funding, Ontario COVID-19 Update, and Thin Blue Line Flag - 28 July 2020

Public Transit Funding, Ontario COVID-19 Update, and Thin Blue Line Flag - 28 July 2020

On today’s show, Chris discusses the Public Transit funding announcement for Sault Ste. Marie, positive COVID-19 numbers for Ontario, and the Thin Blue Line flag.

Jul 29, 202013:52
Mandatory Makes Not Enforceable, Algoma Public Health Fumbles Mask Policy, and Treating Media Equally - 27 July 2020

Mandatory Makes Not Enforceable, Algoma Public Health Fumbles Mask Policy, and Treating Media Equally - 27 July 2020

On today’s show, Chris rips into Algoma Public Health for their non-enforceable mask policy and the way it was communicated to the public and businesses. Chris rants about Treating Media Equally, which is his story on Sault Online. 

Jul 28, 202014:44
ONNtv Virtual Townhall: Mandatory Masks and Stage 3 Reopening - 23 July 2020

ONNtv Virtual Townhall: Mandatory Masks and Stage 3 Reopening - 23 July 2020

Last Friday, Ontario moved to Stage 3 reopening and Algoma Public Health’s Mandatory Mask policy took effect. Our journalists and the public have many unanswered questions. The public was asked to submit questions for the panelists. As a media organization, we decided to hold a virtual town hall. 

Chris Oldcorn moderated the panel of Jennifer Flood (Algoma Public Health), Councillor Donna Hilsinger (Sault Ste. Marie), and Dr. Samantha Hill (Ontario Medical Association).

Jul 28, 202052:53
School Masks, Education Protests, and MPP Booted Out by Doug Ford - 22 July 2020

School Masks, Education Protests, and MPP Booted Out by Doug Ford - 22 July 2020

On today’s show, Chris discusses parents wanting their kids to wear masks at school, education protesters at Queen’s Park, and Doug Ford kicks out an MPP. Chris rants about the weird new name for the Edmonton CFL football team.

Jul 26, 202013:58
Herd Immunity, Older Children, and Dumb Young People - 20 July 2020

Herd Immunity, Older Children, and Dumb Young People - 20 July 2020

On today’s show, Chris talks about the possibility of catching COVID-19 twice, herd immunity, older children spread COVID-19 like adults, and effective COVID-19 treatments. Chris rants about dumb young people going to parties.

Jul 26, 202013:08
Chris Oldcorn Show - 15 July 2020

Chris Oldcorn Show - 15 July 2020

The Chris Oldcorn Show for 15 July 2020

Jul 26, 202012:40
Chris Oldcorn Show - 14 July 2020

Chris Oldcorn Show - 14 July 2020

The Chris Oldcorn Show for 14 July 2020

Jul 26, 202013:07
Long Term Care Homes and Positive Job Numbers - 10 July 2020

Long Term Care Homes and Positive Job Numbers - 10 July 2020

On today’s show, Chris discusses the horrible situation in Long-term care homes across Canada and the positive job numbers. 

Jul 11, 202013:24
Trump Attacks Bubba Wallace and Air Conditioning in Long-term Care Homes -8 July 2020

Trump Attacks Bubba Wallace and Air Conditioning in Long-term Care Homes -8 July 2020

On today’s show, Chris talks about Trump attacking Bubba Wallace and why isn’t air conditioning mandatory at long-term care homes already?

Jul 09, 202013:38
Shoemaker and Opening the Border - July 7 2020

Shoemaker and Opening the Border - July 7 2020

On the Chris Oldcorn Show, Chris works through Cllr Shoemaker’s statement about reopening the border, COVID-19 spreading through sewage, and the President of Brazil tests positive for COVID-19.

Jul 09, 202013:17
Long-Term Care Homes and City Council to Open the Border? - July 6 2020

Long-Term Care Homes and City Council to Open the Border? - July 6 2020

On today’s show, Chris looks at the OECD data about COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes and is COVID-19 airborne? The SSM City Council wants to debate opening the border. But can they?

Jul 09, 202013:07
Crazy Conspiracy Theories About Masks - June 30 2020

Crazy Conspiracy Theories About Masks - June 30 2020

Chris takes a look at the latest Palm Beach City Council meeting about wearing face masks. The crazy conspiracy theories run wild!

Jul 09, 202015:20
Future of Transportation, Work, and Mental Health - June 17 2020
Jun 27, 202014:04
APH Catches Up, SAH Funding Announcement, Stage 2 Reopening, & Building Fee Reduction Failed - June 12 2020

APH Catches Up, SAH Funding Announcement, Stage 2 Reopening, & Building Fee Reduction Failed - June 12 2020

Algoma Public Health catches up, Sault Area Hospital funding announcement, Stage 2 reopening expanded, building fee reduction failed, & the Mayor and Cllr Shoemaker get heated over councillors inaction. 

Jun 18, 202014:05
New COVID-19 Case 22, Regional Reopening, Left Turn Signals, & Outdoor Patios - June 11 2020
Jun 13, 202013:53
Financial Assistance for Municipalities and Broadband Internet - June 10 2020

Financial Assistance for Municipalities and Broadband Internet - June 10 2020

The City Council meeting on Monday night left plenty to be desired from our councillors. They were like deer in the headlights on critical issues. Chris talks about two of them on tonight’s show. The Financial Assistance for Municipalities and Broadband Internet Access.

Jun 11, 202013:51
Legionnaire, Trump Dump, and SSM City Council - June 9 2020

Legionnaire, Trump Dump, and SSM City Council - June 9 2020

Chris warns about the dangers of Legionnaire Disease. Trump’s numbers hit the dump, and City Council covers BLM and Single-Use plastics.

Jun 10, 202014:23
COVID-19 Statistics, Ontario Phase 2, and LTC Homes - June 8 2020

COVID-19 Statistics, Ontario Phase 2, and LTC Homes - June 8 2020

Chris explains the confusing Ontario and Algoma COVID-19 statistics. Doug Ford announces moving to Phase 2. According to an Angus Reid Poll, the Premiers doing good handling the Pandemic. Chris lays out why LTC Homes need reforming.

Jun 09, 202014:08
290K Jobs Created, Trump unpopular with Canadians, and Lisa Vezeau-Allen Pt 3 - June 5 2020

290K Jobs Created, Trump unpopular with Canadians, and Lisa Vezeau-Allen Pt 3 - June 5 2020

Canada adds 290K jobs in May however the unemployment rate rose, Trump very unpopular with Canadians especially women, and part 3 of my interview with Lisa Vezeau-Allen (Ward 2 SSM).

Jun 09, 202014:17
Canadians Personal Finances, Trump vs Mattis, & Lisa Vezeau-Allen Interview Pt 2 - June 4 2020

Canadians Personal Finances, Trump vs Mattis, & Lisa Vezeau-Allen Interview Pt 2 - June 4 2020

Chris explains why Canadians are confident in their personal finances and the Trump vs Retired General James Mattis feud. Chris’ interview with Lisa Vezeau-Allen continues. They discuss the Soo’s young people leaving for school and don’t return, and the City’s fiscal pressures.

Jun 06, 202014:12
Violence Against the Press and Lisa Vezeau-Allen - June 3 2020

Violence Against the Press and Lisa Vezeau-Allen - June 3 2020

On today’s show, Chris rips into the American police for violence against journalists. Chris interviews Lisa Vezeau-Allen about why she entered politics, working remotely, and attracting more people to move to the Sault.

Jun 06, 202013:56
Donna Hilsinger SSM Ward 3 Interview Pt 2 - June 2 2020

Donna Hilsinger SSM Ward 3 Interview Pt 2 - June 2 2020

On this show, Chris interviews Cllr Donna Hilsinger. She is the Councillor for Ward 3 in Sault Ste Marie.

Jun 06, 202013:41
Donna Hilsinger SSM Ward 3 Interview Pt 1 - June 1 2020

Donna Hilsinger SSM Ward 3 Interview Pt 1 - June 1 2020

Today, Chris interviews Cllr Donna Hilsinger. She is the Councillor for Ward 3 in Sault Ste Marie. We talk about growing the Sault, transit, and the exodus of young people.

Jun 06, 202014:34
Soo Foundry Grant and Gary Leith Public Health Inspector - May 29 2020

Soo Foundry Grant and Gary Leith Public Health Inspector - May 29 2020

On today’s show, Ross Romano announces a $114,000 grant for Soo Foundry and part two of my interview with Gary Leith, a Public Health Inspector (Algoma Public Health).

Jun 06, 202011:55
City SSM Travel Paid Story, Pt 1 Gary Leith, Public Health Inspector (Algoma Public Health) - May 28 2020

City SSM Travel Paid Story, Pt 1 Gary Leith, Public Health Inspector (Algoma Public Health) - May 28 2020

On this show, I rip into the City of Sault Ste Marie for putting a paid story into Explore magazine inviting everyone to come to the Soo! Part one of my interview with Gary Leith, an Algoma Public Health Inspector.

Jun 06, 202013:30
Dr Silvana Spadafora - Chief of Staff (Sault Area Hospital) - May 27 2020

Dr Silvana Spadafora - Chief of Staff (Sault Area Hospital) - May 27 2020

On today's show, I interview Dr Silvana Spadafora, the Chief of Staff at Sault Area Hospital.

Jun 06, 202013:47
Dianne Beaudry (PCMNO) - May 26 2020

Dianne Beaudry (PCMNO) - May 26 2020

On today’s show, Chris interviewed Dianne Beaudry. Dianne is running for the Regional Councillor of Region 4 for the Provisional Council of the Metis Nation of Ontario. Election day is June 1st. 

Jun 06, 202013:07
Dr. Samantha Hill (Ontario Medical Association) - May 22 2020

Dr. Samantha Hill (Ontario Medical Association) - May 22 2020

Today, Chris interviewed Dr. Samantha Hill of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss how to safely reopen Ontario.


Jun 06, 202014:27
Luke Dufour & Rick Niro Interviews Pt 2 - Thursday May 21 2020

Luke Dufour & Rick Niro Interviews Pt 2 - Thursday May 21 2020

On this show, Chris interviews both Cllr Luke Dufour and Cllr Rick Niro of Sault Ste Marie. You can listen to part 2 of both interviews.

May 22, 202012:55
Luke Dufour & Rick Niro Interviews Pt 1 - Wednesday May 20 2020

Luke Dufour & Rick Niro Interviews Pt 1 - Wednesday May 20 2020

On this show, Chris interviews both Cllr Luke Dufour and Cllr Rick Niro of Sault Ste Marie. You can listen to part 1 of both interviews.


May 21, 202015:43
New COVID-19 Symptoms, Trump Taking Hydroxychloroquine, and New COVID-19 Cases in the Soo - Tuesday May 19 2020

New COVID-19 Symptoms, Trump Taking Hydroxychloroquine, and New COVID-19 Cases in the Soo - Tuesday May 19 2020

On today’s show, Chris explains several new COVID-19 symptoms, Trump taking Hydroxychloroquine, and new COVID-19 cases in Algoma including International Travel?

May 20, 202014:06
New COVID-19 Case, Doug Ford, and Ontario Government Can’t Count - Friday May 15 2020

New COVID-19 Case, Doug Ford, and Ontario Government Can’t Count - Friday May 15 2020

We have a new COVID-19 case and Algoma Public Health clams up about the details. Chris participated in a conference call with Doug Ford and Vic Fedeli. The Ontario government can’t count and the housing markets stalls. 

May 16, 202014:19
Ontario Reopening and WHO Warning - Thursday May 14 2020

Ontario Reopening and WHO Warning - Thursday May 14 2020

On the show, Chris explains the beginning of Ontario reopening and the WHO thinks the Coronavirus could be here to stay. 

May 15, 202013:34
Second Wave Warnings, and Alzheimer's Society Interview - Wednesday May 13 2020

Second Wave Warnings, and Alzheimer's Society Interview - Wednesday May 13 2020

On today’s show, Chris provides some insight on the second wave of COVID-19. What are the experts' warnings? We have an Alzheimer’s Society by Dani Dupuis (ONNtv Reporter).  Enjoy!

May 13, 202014:40
Vikings, Kinsmen, Canadians Stressed, and Quebec Schools Reopening? - Tuesday May 12 2020

Vikings, Kinsmen, Canadians Stressed, and Quebec Schools Reopening? - Tuesday May 12 2020

On the show, Chris recaps the City Council meeting which included Vikings and Kinsmen. A new poll shows Canadians stressed about COVID-19. Quebec schools reopen, but is it safe?

May 12, 202014:35
Connecting Links Fund, Shopping Malls, & the Job Market - Monday May 11 2020

Connecting Links Fund, Shopping Malls, & the Job Market - Monday May 11 2020

On today’s show, Chris discusses the announcement about the Connecting Links Fund, shopping mall reopening, the post-COVID-19 job market, and the latest COVID-19 information. 

May 11, 202014:11
Unemployment numbers, wage subsidy, travellers, conspiracy theories, and hospitals - Friday May 8 2020

Unemployment numbers, wage subsidy, travellers, conspiracy theories, and hospitals - Friday May 8 2020

On today’s show, Chris discusses the unemployment numbers, wage subsidy, stranded travellers, COVID-19 conspiracy theories, and hospitals slowly reopening.

May 11, 202014:26
CFL, meatpacking plants, Blue Plates, COVID-19 high-risk individuals, & International Students - Thursday May 7 2020

CFL, meatpacking plants, Blue Plates, COVID-19 high-risk individuals, & International Students - Thursday May 7 2020

On the show, Chris talks about the CFL bailout, problems at meatpacking plants, and the blue plates are gone.

Chris discusses if you are at high-risk for COVID-19?

Also, what happens to international students?


May 10, 202014:25
Uber, Doug Ford, Strokes, and Face-masks - Wednesday May 6 2020

Uber, Doug Ford, Strokes, and Face-masks - Wednesday May 6 2020

On Today's Show, I discuss promising COVID-19 numbers in Algoma and Ontario, Uber starting back up but with restrictions, Doug Ford unhappy with the number of tests, middle-aged people having strokes from COVID-19, and the proper way to use a face-mask.

May 06, 202014:33
Confusing COVID-19 Info, Face-mask Stupidity, and Quebec Schools - Tuesday May 5 2020

Confusing COVID-19 Info, Face-mask Stupidity, and Quebec Schools - Tuesday May 5 2020

Today, I discuss confusing COVID-19 information, face-mask stupidity, Quebec school openings, and Long-Term Care Homes outbreaks.

May 06, 202014:43
Jeff Gunn Pt 2 - Monday May 4 2020

Jeff Gunn Pt 2 - Monday May 4 2020

The second part of my interview with Juno Award nominated guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jeff Gunn. Also, I discuss opening up too early from the COVID-19 lockdown. 

May 05, 202013:09
Jeff Gunn Pt 1 - Friday May 1 2020

Jeff Gunn Pt 1 - Friday May 1 2020

My interview with Juno Award nominated guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jeff Gunn

May 04, 202014:15
Flattening the curve? / Paris Marx Interview Pt 2 - Thursday April 30 2020

Flattening the curve? / Paris Marx Interview Pt 2 - Thursday April 30 2020

Today, I finish my interview with Canadian Paris Marx. Paris is finishing a Geography MA degree at McGill University. He studies automobiles and public transit. We discuss the future of public transit.

Also, I discuss some promising numbers that we may be over the COVID-19 peak in Canada. 

May 01, 202015:27
Cllr Matthew Scott Interview (Ward 5) - Wednesday April 29 2020

Cllr Matthew Scott Interview (Ward 5) - Wednesday April 29 2020

Today, I have an interview with Cllr Matthew Scott of Ward 5 (SSM). We discuss why he entered politics, public transit, and COVID-19. 

Apr 30, 202013:42
Paris Marx Interview Pt 1 - Tuesday April 28 2020

Paris Marx Interview Pt 1 - Tuesday April 28 2020

Today, I interview Canadian Paris Marx. Paris is finishing a Geography MA degree at McGill University. He studies automobiles and public transit. We discuss the future of automobiles.  Also, I discuss Doug Ford's plan to reopen the Ontario economy. 

Apr 29, 202014:13
COVID-19 Myths Dispelled - Monday April 27 2020

COVID-19 Myths Dispelled - Monday April 27 2020

Today, I talk about COVID-19 myths. There was plenty of false information circulating in the last week because of Donald Trump. I clear up what is real and what is Trump fantasyland. 

Apr 27, 202013:56
Ross Romano MPP Interview - Friday April 24 2020

Ross Romano MPP Interview - Friday April 24 2020

Today, I interview Ross Romano. Ross is the MPP for Sault Ste Marie and the Minister of Colleges and Universities.

Apr 27, 202019:34
Trudeau's Rising Popularity - Thursday April 23 2020

Trudeau's Rising Popularity - Thursday April 23 2020

Today, I talk about Trudeau's rising popularity, medical research changes, postponed clinical trials, and STAY HOME even if the weather is nice! 

Apr 23, 202012:36
Refugee Camps - Wednesday April 22 2020

Refugee Camps - Wednesday April 22 2020

Today, I talk about the dire situation in refugee camps around the world affecting 70 million people.

Apr 23, 202012:05
Dr. Lucas Castellani Interview (Sault Area Hospital) - Tuesday April 21 2020

Dr. Lucas Castellani Interview (Sault Area Hospital) - Tuesday April 21 2020

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Lucas Castellani, who is an Assistant Professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Specialist at Sault Area Hospital. We discuss COVID-19 and how to protect yourself during this difficult time.


Apr 21, 202014:15